Blossoming Style

Capture the vitality of your birth month with this graceful necklace featuring a delicate sterling silver branch, hand-cast from a real tree branch, budding with two luminous birthstones. Handmade in West Virginia.Exclusively at UncommonGoods.

Handmade

Community Voted

Item ID

20972

Made from

sterling silver,
semi precious stones

Measurements

Branch: 2.25" L. Chain with branch: 17" L

Notes

Polish with a soft cloth.

the maker

Nancy Nelson

Nancy Nelson believes that jewelry should evoke an emotion and tell a story for every wearer. Her passion for working with metals emerged while obtaining her BFA in Industrial Design. She enrolled in a metalsmithing class where she made her first sterling silver ring. After that point, she was hooked and continued developing her own unique style.

A beautiful blend of modern shapes and rustic forms can be seen in all of her designs. Nancy's works reflects a love for nature, where she finds inspiration in the beauty that surrounds us. "Every natural finding I have casted is discovered by me usually not too far from home in the rural countryside. Once I find that perfect object with beautiful shapes and texture, I bring it back to my studio and figure out how I can transform it into a simple, feminine and rustic chic piece of jewelry." Every one of Nancy's pieces is hand-assembled in her studio in West Virginia.

Visit our blog to learn more about how Nancy Nelson uses found organic objects to create nature-inspired jewelry. collection

I've been looking for a birthstone necklace for myself for a while now. I thought this would be a good option. However, the necklace (while very pretty) is very roughly made and the metal isn't properly finished. The stones lack color, unlike the picture. Overall, I'm very disappointed with this item. This necklace wasn't worth the price I paid.

Was this a gift?:

No

Who was the recipient of this product?:

Self

For what occasion did you purchase this product?:

Other

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response:We are sorry to hear that the Birthstone Bud Necklace did not turn out as you expected. We want you to love everything you buy from us, so if you would like to exchange or return it, please contact our customer service team at help@uncommongoods.com, 888.365.0056, or click "live chat" at the top of any page on our site. Thanks for shopping with UncommonGoods!

I wanted to get my daughter something special, and a little different, for her birthday. This necklace fit the bill perfectly. It displayed her birthstone in an elegant, yet simple, manner. It is the type of necklace she can wear at any time, with any type of clothing. I liked it so much a plan to buy the same necklace for my other daughter for her birthday.

Really nice idea, and workmanship looks high quality; not sure, though, if anyone will be able to tell that the stones are aquamarine (the birthstone for March), as they look clear--maybe it's the way they're placed on the branch?

Q and A

When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:

338votes, 39 comments

PamVote: Thumbs up!

very nice, clever.... too pricey for me though

LauraVote: Thumbs up!

Beautiful!!

SenecaVote: Thumbs up!

Lovely.

Sara

I have this budding necklace without the stones. I have never seen this one-but I LOVE it. Nancy Nelson's branch necklaces are gorgoreous! They are lightweight and lay beautifully. Total thumbs up!

DeeVote: Thumbs up!

So delicate and beautiful!

ChristinaVote: Thumbs down!

the chain seems poorly made

DaynaVote: Thumbs up!

cute gift.

ShelleyVote: Thumbs up!

I like the item but would not pay that much for it. Maybe if it was around $45.00

DeborahVote: Thumbs up!

Unique but pricey

HeatherVote: Thumbs up!

Like it, but would only buy it if it was on sale. A little pricey.

LisaVote: Thumbs up!

It's a wee bit pricy, but I REALLY like the new and interesting way of working with celebrating birthstones.

GretchenVote: Thumbs down!

I wish you had more jewelry in gold tones. Too much silver!

KarenVote: Thumbs up!

I agree, it's too expensive, but I like the handmade look of it.

Erin

Lovely! I like organic jewelry styles!

MariesaVote: Thumbs up!

Very pretty, though I don't think the chain goes with the style of the necklace.

PatriciaVote: Thumbs down!

It looks like a twig--yellow gold would make it look more classy

MichelleVote: Thumbs up!

A bit too pricy, but very pretty.

NorineVote: Thumbs up!

this is wearable and decently priced

alexandraVote: Thumbs up!

should be able to mix and match stones

HollyVote: Thumbs up!

This is stunning! Lower the price though...$55.00.

SamanthaVote: Thumbs up!

Pretty, but I probably wouldn't spend $70 on it.

doreenVote: Thumbs up!

very cute, but too expensive

ChristyVote: Thumbs up!

Very cute! And made in the USA!

HeatherVote: Thumbs up!

I love love love this! So precious....I love branchy things :)

KimberlyVote: Thumbs down!

I like the idea initially, but the wrapped wire holding the gems doesn't appeal to me. Gems coming from where the buds are on the branch would look great although I'm sure that would be a more expensive design/process. I like the way the twig hangs. I have a similar necklace in silver.

JordanVote: Thumbs up!

Gorgeous

JennaVote: Thumbs down!

I like your other birthstone jewelry better. This one is pretty boring.

StacyVote: Thumbs up!

I actually really like this one. The chain does seem a tad delicate. It would be nice if you could get more than one stone per necklace. I'd love to have the stones represent my 2 girls birth months.

LauraVote: Thumbs down!

I realize that diamonds (April) and emerals (May) are expensive stones, but they should be accurate - as should October (Opal)

judithVote: Thumbs up!

love the design, but too pricey

stacieVote: Thumbs down!

wont sit right on collar bones

judyVote: Thumbs up!

pretty but pricey

LaraVote: Thumbs up!

would like option to have more than 2 stones put on it though... like one for each of your children. can the birthstones be different?

KatVote: Thumbs up!

So delicate and pretty. I wish the gemstone "buds" were set differently rather than wired to the necklace.

ChristineVote: Thumbs up!

Organic style and made in the USA. Double good!

JilVote: Thumbs up!

This is really delicate and lovely! I think it may be a bit pricey but my real issue is that the March birthstone is Aquamarine. Not Blue Topaz. What's up with that?

Kathie Vote: Thumbs up!

Very cute, made in USA but a little pricey.

MaureenVote: Thumbs down!

I think this is a good concept, but the branch should be hung vertically or at least at an angle instead of horizontally to be visually appealing and dynamic as a necklace.

Jan

Gorgeous...love this idea and design. I think it's a bit expensive though.